Why are new coal mines like melting ice cream? In today's episode, Richard Denniss explains the economics of coal, why Malcolm Turnbull has been in trouble with the Liberals and the National party and why we need to pause approvals of new coal mines.Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director of the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuest:Richard Denniss, chief economist, The Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAIProducer: Jennifer Macey //@jennifermaceyTheme music: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum with additional music from Blue Dot Sessions

<div>Why are new coal mines like melting ice cream? In today's episode, Richard Denniss explains the economics of coal, why Malcolm Turnbull has been in trouble with the Liberals and the National party and why we need to pause approvals of new coal mines.</div><div><b>Host:</b> Ebony Bennett, deputy director of the Australia Institute // <a href="http://twitter.com/ebony_bennett" target="_blank">@ebony_bennett</a></div><div><b>Guest:</b></div><div>Richard Denniss, chief economist, The Australia Institute // <a href="https://twitter.com/RDNS_TAI" target="_blank">@RDNS_TAI</a></div><div><b>Producer:</b> Jennifer Macey //<a href="https://twitter.com/jennifermacey" target="_blank">@jennifermacey</a></div><div><b>Theme music</b>: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum with additional music from Blue Dot Sessions</div>

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Why are new coal mines like melting ice cream? In today's episode, Richard Denniss explains the economics of coal, why Malcolm Turnbull...

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